Mammals > Tenrecidae & Tenrecs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Tailless TenrecScientific Name: Tenrec ecaudatusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Tenrecidae & TenrecsSize: Head-and-body length: 10–15 in (25–39 cm); rudimentary tail (1–1.5 cm)Weight: 3.3–5.3 lb (1.5–2.4 kg); largest extant tenrec...
Mammals > Tenrecidae & Shrew Tenrecs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Cowan’s Shrew TenrecScientific Name: Microgale cowaniCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Tenrecidae & Shrew TenrecsSize: Head-body length: 2.7–3.5 in (6.8–9.0 cm); Tail length: 2.4–3.2 in (6.0–8.2 cm)Weight: 0.35–0.60 oz (10–17 g);...
Mammals > Tenrecidae & Tenrecs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Northern Shrew TenrecScientific Name: Microgale jobihelyCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Tenrecidae & TenrecsSize: Head-and-body length: 2.8–3.5 in (7.0–9.0 cm); Tail length: 1.8–2.4 in (4.5–6.0 cm)Weight: 0.35–0.60 oz (10–17 g)Lifespan: 2–4...
Mammals > Tenrecidae & Spiny Tenrecs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Greater Hedgehog TenrecScientific Name: Setifer setosusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Tenrecidae & Spiny TenrecsSize: Head-and-body length: 6.5–8.5 in (16–22 cm); Tail: 0.6–0.8 in (1.5–2.0 cm)Weight: 6.5–12.5 oz (180–350 g); Robust spiny...
